The Wraith of the Galaxy

The Wraith of the Galaxy

Steam Deck Playable

Whale Rock Games · Action · Feb 15, 2023

Worth it for the right player.

On sale at $10.12, but it has been as low as $0.83.

78%
Mostly Positive
189 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 189 player reviews · updated 6 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 112 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
72% of themes are praise14% are divided14% are caveats
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
The visual design of space and planetary environments is impressive, combining detailed textures with atmospheric effects that create a believable and immersive universe.
26 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
The blend of RPG elements with arcade-style space combat provides a rewarding gameplay loop that keeps you coming back for more as you grow stronger and uncover the secrets of the cosmos.
19 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The Wraith of the Galaxy has good graphics and sound effects, but the gameplay can get repetitive and boring after a while.
7 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
The Wraith of the Galaxy offers a fresh and ambitious take on the space action RPG genre, blending fast-paced combat with deep exploration and a rich sci-fi narrative.
6 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
Add multiplayer so I can play it with other players from around the world ;)
3 of 112 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love5 themes
Graphics26 reviews
Gameplay19 reviews
Audio7 reviews
Story and characters6 reviews
Multiplayer3 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Combat10 reviews
100%
Players complain% still recommend
Interface3 reviews
0%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

On sale, not the lowest

Currently $10.12 (−40%). The lowest we've tracked is $0.83.

7 points recordedtoday · $10.12

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
78%
Mostly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
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Average playtime
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